Cover art for Pretend by Colbie Caillat
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Pretend Lyrics

[Post-Chorus]
Oh, no
It was love

[Outro]
It was love, it was love back then
It was love, it was love back then
It was love, it was love back then
It was love

It was love, it was love back then
It was love, it was love back then
It was love, it was love back then
It was love

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What inspired the song?
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Colbie Caillat
Genius Answer

I was reminiscing the good parts of my last relationship and wanting to pretend we were back together so I could re-live & feel those good times we shared again.

How did the song come together?
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Colbie Caillat
Genius Answer

I started the idea and wrote the first half of the chorus in my bedroom. Then I called Liz & AJ and said I had another song idea and wanted to get together so we could write it! So we did!

What was the process of making the song like?
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Colbie Caillat
Genius Answer

It’s always nice starting a song by myself so I can make sure it’s something I really want to say and that is coming from me and something I’m experiencing. Then getting to collaborate with amazing writers to complete the song makes my heart so happy. And when you record it in the studio it’s one of the best feelings when you get to add all the beautiful instrumentation and harmonies! I love the entire process!

Credits
Producer
Background Vocals
Electric Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
12-String Acoustic Guitar
Bass Guitar
Percussion
Steel Guitar
B3 Organ
Synthesizer
Drum Programmer
Assistant Producer
Assistant Engineer
Mixing Engineer
Mastering Engineer
Release Date
June 9, 2023
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